Boots are a good bet for little ones. They're rugged, comfortable, and - if they're Justin Boots - they're ADORABLE. Take, for example, these Gypsy Boots ($59.95). Available in either brown or pink, they're extremely versatile because they can be paired with either skirts, jeans, or dresses. My 5-year-old chose this recent pairing - a […]
It's probably obvious that you can buy diapers from Diapers.com (they offer cloth and disposable options at good prices)...but they also recently opened up a brand new clothing & shoe shop! The Girls Collection is off-the-charts cute and features all of my favorite brands - Tea Collection, Zutano, OshKosh B'Gosh, See Kai Run, and more. We're […]
If you've been reading my blog for any length of time, you know what my "style" is for kids clothes. Unbranded. No cartoon characters. Well-made. Simple in design and functionality. Soft materials. Modest. DownEast Basics "fits the bill" in all of those categories. My oldest daughter had a green polka dot skirt several years […]
We buy most of our girls clothes from Twice As Nice, the local consignment shop. Occasionally, we pick something up at Costco or Target. The bottom line is price. For shoes, however, I just can't bring myself to buy plastic shoes at Payless and other similar shops. Put plainly, "cheap" shoes tend to be sweaty, […]
Every Monday, our two older girls put on matching leotards. We head to "Ballet for 3-5-year-olds" through the local Parks & Rec. Miss Kay teaches them dance steps and leaps. I asked what they would like to do if we enrolled in other classes this fall? Liv (3-years-old) says she would like to do […]
We try to teach our girls that what they wear matters. Clothing tells a story about who we are. Whether we like it or not, people judge our character, our income, and our approachability by our outward appearances. Simultaneously, we strive to teach our girls that what they wear doesn't matter. True beauty is found […]
Happy Weekend to you! Here's a giveaway to kick off the Father's Day fun. One lucky winner will walk away with ALL five of these prizes [valued at $270]. $25 Sam's Cub Gift Card Stuck for gift ideas? You won't have to look far to find something awesome at Sam's Club. One quick peek at […]
Remember my Less Is More Baby Registry printable? The 40-item list aims to encourage a sensible and simple approach to baby product buying. After all, bitty babies need little more than love-sweet-love. Among the 40 items is the Shower Hug - a super soft band that you wear around your boobs during pregnancy and postpartum […]